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Indicator

Description

A parking brake fault is detected. Contact Tesla. See

Parking Brake

on page

57.

An ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) fault is detected. See

Brakes

on page

56. Contact Tesla immediately.

A brake system fault is detected or the brake fluid level is low. See

Brakes

on page 56. Contact Tesla immediately.

Tire pressure warning. The pressure of a tire is out of range. If a fault with
the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is detected, the indicator

flashes. For a TPMS fault, contact Tesla. See

Tire Care and Maintenance

page 94.

A door or trunk is open. See

Using Exterior Door Handles

on page 5.

Flashes green when the left turn signal is operating. Both turn signal

indicators flash green when the hazard warning flashers are operating.

Flashes green when the right turn signal is operating. Both turn signal

indicators flash green when the hazard warning flashers are operating.

Driving

Summary of Contents for S 2014

Page 1: ...MODEL S OWNER S MANUAL V5 9...

Page 2: ...ormation about your Model S is available at www teslamotors com mytesla To contact Tesla call 1 877 79TESLA 1 877 798 3752 2012 2014 TESLA MOTORS INC All rights reserved All information in this docume...

Page 3: ...Manual Height Adjustments73Automatic Height Adjustments73Jack Mode73 Media and Audio 74 Overview74XM Radio74Internet Radio74Favorites75My Music Devices75USB Connections7612V Power Socket76 Phone 77 B...

Page 4: ...eering Wheel Buttons on page 37 7 Gear selector Shifting Gears on page 41 8 Touchscreen Touchscreen Overview on page 63 9 Glove box button Glove Box on page 13 10 Power window switches Opening and Clo...

Page 5: ...4 Charge port Charging Model S on page 89 5 Exterior mirrors Mirrors on page 39 6 Front trunk Front Trunk on page 11 7 Wheels and tires Wheels and Tires on page 128 8 Rear view camera Rear View Camer...

Page 6: ...er 8 Center of the front trunk Using the Key To quickly familiarize yourself with the key think of the key as a miniature version of Model S with the Tesla badge representing the front The key has thr...

Page 7: ...Using Exterior Door Handles A light press on a door handle extends it provided Model S detects a valid key nearby If Model S is equipped with the optional tech package you can set the door handles to...

Page 8: ...ing interior handles Use the touchscreen to turn child protection locks on or off Touch Controls Settings Vehicle Child Protection Lock Note It is recommended that you turn child protection locks on w...

Page 9: ...o turn Model S on For instructions on how to replace the key s battery see Replacing the Key Battery on page 5 Note It is important to position the key in the correct position If Model S doesn t unloc...

Page 10: ...not have any body parts extended through the window s opening Failure to do so can cause serious injury Warning When leaving Model S always take your key with you Leaving the key in Model S allows al...

Page 11: ...nd push firmly ensuring it is fully closed If Model S is equipped with the optional tech package you can close the powered liftgate by Double clicking the trunk button on the key Touch Controls Trunk...

Page 12: ...ase switch is disabled if the child protection locks are turned on see Child protection Lock on page 6 or if Model S is moving Opening with No Power If Model S has no electrical power you can open the...

Page 13: ...applying pressure on the front edge or center of the hood can cause damage To close the hood Lower the hood fully until it touches the latch Placing both hands on the front of the hood in the areas sh...

Page 14: ...or several hours after a brief exposure to ambient light Opening with No Power If Model S has no electrical power or if you are unable to open the front trunk using the touchscreen or key pull the mec...

Page 15: ...light automatically turns off Note The glove box locks whenever Model S is locked externally using the key or walk away locking It does not lock when Model S is locked using the touchscreen Warning W...

Page 16: ...it does not close If after removing the obstruction it still does not close touch and hold CLOSE to override the sunroof s anti trap mechanism Touch VENT to open the sunroof slightly To stop the sunr...

Page 17: ...Opening and Closing To expose a cup holder slide back the armrest Opening and Closing Opening and Closing 15...

Page 18: ...ection of the seat belt mid way between your neck and your shoulder Fit the lap section of the belt tightly across your hips not across your stomach Model S seats include integrated head supports that...

Page 19: ...he backrest Pull the seat back upward until it locks into place To confirm that the seat back is locked in the upright position try pulling it forward Warning Always ensure the seat backs are locked i...

Page 20: ...positioning of the seat see Correct Driving Position on page 16 2 Draw the belt out smoothly ensuring the belt lays flat across the pelvis chest and mid point of your collar bone between the neck and...

Page 21: ...t pre tensioners and any associated components checked and if necessary replaced Testing Seat Belts To confirm that seat belts are operating correctly perform these three simple checks on each seat be...

Page 22: ...a child being carried on an occupant s lap Warning Seat belts that have been worn in an accident must be inspected or replaced by Tesla even if damage to the assembly is not obvious Warning Seat belt...

Page 23: ...seat Rear facing or convertible Forward facing or convertible Seat belt retained booster seat Seat position Rear facing only Forward facing Forward facing Recommended attachment method If combined we...

Page 24: ...It is the driver s responsibility to keep up to date on and comply with all current regulations in the region s where Model S is driven To check the child passenger safety laws for your state go to h...

Page 25: ...do not place any objects between the child and the restraint system Adjust harnesses for every child every trip To securely hold child safety seats all passenger seating positions are equipped with an...

Page 26: ...utton illustrated below The button is located on the seat back directly above its associated anchor Some Model S vehicles have two LATCH seating positions outboard seating positions only whereas other...

Page 27: ...support except in cases where you are installing a LATCH retained child safety seat in the center position in this case run the strap over the left hand side of the head support as shown Tighten acco...

Page 28: ...talling a child safety seat or booster seat Warning When seating larger children make sure the child s head is supported and the child s seat belt is properly adjusted and fastened The shoulder portio...

Page 29: ...the climate control system to draw outside air into Model S instead of recirculating the air This draws more air into the rear seating areas See Customizing Climate Control on page 71 Opening 1 Remove...

Page 30: ...release the seat back and pull the seat back fully forward 2 Push the lever to release the head supports from the seat back then fold back onto the seat 3 Secure the Velcro strap 4 Pull the strap at t...

Page 31: ...g the air This draws more air into the rear seating areas See Customizing Climate Control on page 71 1 Position the child in the seat with arms through the loops of the seat belts 2 Connect the two ha...

Page 32: ...jury or death Warning Do not remove or replace the fabric on a Tesla built in rear facing child seat The covers are an integral part of the restraint s performance and should not be removed or replace...

Page 33: ...as shown here Airbag warning information is printed on the sun visors 1 Passenger knee airbag 2 Passenger front airbag 3 Side airbags 4 Curtain airbags 5 Driver s knee airbag 6 Driver s front airbag S...

Page 34: ...irbag related injuries to children or small adults who ride in the front seats On the driver s side the front airbag works with a seat position sensor that adjusts the inflation level based on the sea...

Page 35: ...belt is unbuckled contact Tesla immediately To make sure the sensing system can correctly detect occupancy status eliminate the following Objects lodged under the seat Heavy objects sitting on the sea...

Page 36: ...rbag module as an inflating bag can cause fractures or other injuries Warning Do not use seat covers on Model S Doing so could restrict deployment of the side air bags if an accident occurs It can als...

Page 37: ...el driver s seat or driver s side mirror after you have saved a profile the touchscreen prompts you to save the new position or restore the previously saved position other preferences are automaticall...

Page 38: ...spoken navigation instructions To control the volume of navigation instructions use the navigation window on the touchscreen see Using Maps on page 79 1 Next If you are listening to local or satellite...

Page 39: ...l whenever you roll the wheel when a menu is not displayed You can choose from All allows you to roll the wheel and choose from all available functions listed next Climate Temps roll the wheel to chan...

Page 40: ...recognition accuracy provide multiple cues in your command such as artist plus song for example Play Honky Chateau by Elton John or Listen to Boogie Wonderland Horn To sound the horn press the center...

Page 41: ...t When Reversing If Model S is equipped with the optional tech package both exterior mirrors can automatically tilt downward when backing up To adjust the auto tilt position shift into Reverse then ad...

Page 42: ...ese include a low battery in the key interference from other devices using radio signals and objects between the key and receiver Always keep the key with you After driving you need it to restart Mode...

Page 43: ...when Model S is stopped or moving less than 5 mph 8 km h in Reverse If Model S is moving less than 1 mph 1 6 km h you must press the brake to shift into Drive Park With Model S stopped press the end...

Page 44: ...should then turn off unless the light applies to a current situation see Indicator Lights on page 43 5 Use the right steering wheel buttons for voice commands to handle telephone calls and to control...

Page 45: ...rature is either very high or very low Regenerative braking may be limited when the Battery is fully charged 13 Date and time Indicator Lights Indicator lights flash on briefly when you press the brak...

Page 46: ...See Traction Control on page 58 A Smart Air Suspension fault is detected Contact Tesla See Smart Air Suspension on page 73 Smart Air Suspension s automatic self leveling is disabled In other words Mo...

Page 47: ...tire is out of range If a fault with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS is detected the indicator flashes For a TPMS fault contact Tesla See Tire Care and Maintenance on page 94 A door or trunk...

Page 48: ...Indicator Description Model S is in Tow mode and can roll freely It does not automatically shift into Park when you exit See Instructions for Transporters on page 135 Driving 46 Model S Owner s Manual...

Page 49: ...nience lights that turn on and off automatically based on what you are doing For example you will notice interior lights marker lights tail lights door handle lights and puddle lights that turn on whe...

Page 50: ...terior lights are set to AUTO each time you start Model S Touch these options to temporarily change the exterior light setting OFF All exterior lights headlights tail lights side marker lights parking...

Page 51: ...After Exit When you stop driving and park Model S in low lighting conditions the exterior lights automatically turn on They automatically turn off after two minutes or when you lock Model S You can t...

Page 52: ...hen a turn signal is operating You also hear a clicking sound Lane Change Flash To indicate a lane change quickly press the lever up or down against the spring pressure then release The corresponding...

Page 53: ...se the touchscreen to move them to the service position Touch Controls Settings Vehicle Service Mode ON When parking in cold outdoor climates it is helpful to leave Model S with the wipers in the serv...

Page 54: ...del S is moving slowly in Reverse or Drive at a speed of less than 3 mph 4 8 km h the left side of the instrument panel provides feedback to alert you if an object is detected near the corresponding b...

Page 55: ...d such as a sloped embankment Model S has been parked in or being driven in extremely hot or cold temperatures The sensors are affected by other electrical equipment or devices that generate ultrasoni...

Page 56: ...ouch Controls Trips There are two trip meters available A and B To reset a particular trip meter touch its associated RESET Note You can also display range and trip information on the instrument panel...

Page 57: ...re and Maintenance on page 94 Lighten your load by removing any unnecessary cargo Limit the use of resources such as heating and air conditioning Using seat heaters to keep warm is more efficient than...

Page 58: ...fluid level is low Contact Tesla immediately Emergency Braking In an emergency fully press the brake pedal and maintain firm pressure even on low traction surfaces ABS varies the braking pressure to...

Page 59: ...ive Braking Level You can use the touchscreen to change the level of regenerative braking 1 Touch Controls 2 Choose from two levels Standard provides the maximum amount of regenerative braking When yo...

Page 60: ...at high speeds Turning Off Under normal conditions you should leave traction control on Turn it off only in circumstances where you deliberately want the wheels to spin such as Starting on a loose su...

Page 61: ...our desired cruising speed 3 Move the cruise control lever up or down then release The instrument panel displays the Cruise On message above the speedometer and a white arrow on the speedometer shows...

Page 62: ...ise control manually briefly push the cruise control lever away from you The message on the instrument panel turns off but the set speed remains displayed until Model S powers off To resume cruising a...

Page 63: ...ssist engages the brakes only if Model S is in Drive and facing uphill or in Reverse and facing downhill Warning After approximately one second Hill Start Assist no longer brakes your vehicle and it c...

Page 64: ...formance of the camera including a dirty or obstructed lens Therefore depending on the rear view camera to determine if Model S is approaching an obstruction can result in damage to the vehicle and or...

Page 65: ...n set to Auto the touchscreen changes between Day and Night brightness depending on ambient lighting conditions Note The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only Depending on...

Page 66: ...amera Display the area behind Model S This area also displays automatically whenever you shift into Reverse See Rear View Camera on page 62 Phone See Phone on page 77 3 Main viewing area The main view...

Page 67: ...l and customize all main features of Model S Note The following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only Depending on vehicle options software version and market region the options ava...

Page 68: ...ffect for the current drive only see Traction Control on page 58 Creep When on Model S slowly moves forward when in Drive and backward in Reverse when you release the brake similar to a conventional v...

Page 69: ...e following illustration is provided for demonstration purposes only Depending on vehicle options firmware version and market region the options available on the Settings screen may be different For e...

Page 70: ...hen the key has been out of range for more than 48 hours or if the key remains within range for five minutes after all doors have been closed Headlights After Exit If on headlights stay on for two min...

Page 71: ...ble in your region use it to control RF enabled garage doors lights or security systems see HomeLink Universal Transceiver on page 82 7 Manual Display this owners manual Warning Do not read the touchs...

Page 72: ...in the rear seats as well as heated wipers by touching Controls Cold Weather see Controls on page 65 2 Touch the up or down arrow to set the cabin temperature from LO 63 F to HI 90 F LO 17 C to HI 32...

Page 73: ...as it is operating To minimize noise reduce the fan speed or recirculate the air 3 Touch to specify how air is drawn into Model S Outside air is drawn into Model S see Ventilation on page 72 Although...

Page 74: ...just the air flow to draw in outside air instead of recirculating In addition to cooling the interior the air conditioning system also cools the Battery Therefore in hot weather the air conditioning s...

Page 75: ...typical driveway or parking lot speeds Smart Air Suspension automatically lowers ride height to improve aerodynamics and handling For most average speed driving the suspension is automatically set to...

Page 76: ...a Browse Internet Choose your desired Internet radio service for example TuneIn or Slacker then browse through the available categories and or stations When you select a specific station or episode Me...

Page 77: ...ys the Now Playing screen To play the next song in the selected playlist or album touch the previous or next arrows on the touchscreen or use the left steering wheel see Using Left Steering Wheel Butt...

Page 78: ...g recognized by the touchscreen 12V Power Socket Your Model S has a power socket located on the front of the center console Power from the socket is available whenever the instrument panel and touchsc...

Page 79: ...odel S touchscreen touch the phone with which you want to pair Within a few seconds the touchscreen displays a randomly generated number and your phone should display the same number 6 Check that the...

Page 80: ...e call screen and the number you are calling To make a phone call by choosing a contact 1 Touch the Phone app on the touchscreen then touch Contacts Note Ensure that access to the phone s contacts is...

Page 81: ...e map is in the Heading Up orientation where North is not at the top a compass appears on the map The compass arrow points North and the text indicates the direction you are driving You can touch the...

Page 82: ...ching PLACES then selecting it from the list of Favorites The Favorites list has placeholders for your Home and Work locations In fact Model S may prompt you to save a current location as Home or Work...

Page 83: ...le the alarm system touch Controls Settings Safety Security Alarm When set to on Model S activates its alarm one minute after the doors lock and a recognized key is no longer detected nearby Note If y...

Page 84: ...ink icon on the touchscreen s status bar HomeLink remembers the location of your programmed devices When you approach a known location the HomeLink control on the touchscreen automatically drops down...

Page 85: ...Select the Wi Fi network you want to use enter the password if necessary then touch Connect You can also connect to a hidden network that isn t shown on the list of scanned networks Just touch Wi Fi S...

Page 86: ...e to schedule the update Once scheduled the yellow clock icon on the touchscreen s status bar becomes white 2 Touch Install Now to immediately start the update process You can reschedule the update an...

Page 87: ...Model S locate Model S or track its movement flash lights honk the horn lock and unlock and more Simply download the app to your phone and enter your login credentials You must also ensure that Model...

Page 88: ...ser serviceable parts Do not disassemble remove or replace high voltage components cables or connectors High voltage cables are colored orange for easy identification Warning Read and follow all instr...

Page 89: ...information about your Mobile Connector see the Mobile Connector Owner s Manual Additional adapters can be purchased from Tesla Tesla also provides various types of adapters including J1772 Mennekes...

Page 90: ...to slow the discharge rate to approximately 4 per month Once this low power consumption mode is active it is important to plug in Model S within two months to avoid Battery damage Note When the low po...

Page 91: ...tes after opening the charge port door the latch closes If this happens use the touchscreen to open the charge port door Caution The connector end of the charge cable can damage the paint if dropped o...

Page 92: ...ing Stopping Charging You can stop charging at any time by disconnecting the charge cable or touching Stop Charging on the touchscreen To disconnect the charge cable 1 Press and hold the button on a T...

Page 93: ...ou plug it in as long as you are plugging it in within six hours of the scheduled time If you plug in after six hours Model S does not start charging until the scheduled time on the next day To overri...

Page 94: ...ttings to display the amount of energy achieved To do so touch Controls Settings Units Format Energy Charging 5 Charging status information displays here For example if Model S is charging it displays...

Page 95: ...any significant or sudden drop in fluid levels or uneven tire wear Fluid Replacement Intervals Do not change or top up Battery coolant and brake fluid yourself Tesla service technicians replace fluids...

Page 96: ...ressure by removing and re attaching the tire gauge 5 If you added too much air release air by pressing the metal stem in the center of the valve 6 Recheck the pressure with the tire gauge and adjust...

Page 97: ...has not caused the tire to deflate A punctured tire can deflate suddenly at any time Your tubeless tires may not leak when penetrated provided the object remains in the tire If however you feel a sud...

Page 98: ...ays re balance and check the alignment of wheels If you replace a wheel the TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System sensors need to be reset to ensure they provide accurate warnings when tires are under...

Page 99: ...tires is significantly under or over inflated Accordingly when the Tire Pressure indicator light displays on the instrument panel alerting of tire pressure stop and check your tires as soon as possib...

Page 100: ...uously lit This sequence continues upon subsequent vehicle start ups as long as the malfunction exists When the TPMS malfunction indicator is on the system might not be able to detect or signal under...

Page 101: ...e as this can cause serious damage Tire Sealant Canister The tire sealant provided in the Tesla tire repair kit is approved for use with Model S and is designed not to damage the TPMS Tire Pressure Mo...

Page 102: ...the tire s valve 7 Attach the sealant kit s black air hose to the sealant valve and press the lever down to secure it in place 8 Ensure the compressor is lying on a level surface with the pressure ga...

Page 103: ...e you can read it 5 To add air turn on the compressor and inflate until the desired pressure is reached 6 To release air turn off the compressor then press and hold the red button until the desired pr...

Page 104: ...e steps to replace the canister in your Tesla tire repair kit 1 Unwrap the clear hose from the compressor This hose is included with the tire repair sealant canister 2 Remove the canister cover by sli...

Page 105: ...d mirrors using an automotive glass cleaner Do not scrape or use any abrasive cleaning fluid on glass or mirrored surfaces Cautions for Exterior Cleaning Caution Do not use windshield treatment fluids...

Page 106: ...ly in a circular motion Then wipe dry using a soft lint free cloth Vacuum the seats as needed to remove any loose dirt Carpets Avoid over wetting carpets For heavily soiled areas use a diluted upholst...

Page 107: ...facilities Caution Do not use cutting pastes color restoration compounds or polishes containing harsh abrasives These can scour the surface and permanently damage the paint Caution Do not use chrome...

Page 108: ...placed at least once a year To replace wiper blades 1 Turn off the wipers shift Model S into Park then use the touchscreen to move the wipers to the service position Touch Controls Settings Vehicle Se...

Page 109: ...sting If a windshield washer becomes blocked use a thin strand of wire to clear any blockages from the nozzle Warning Do not operate the washers while cleaning Model S Windshield washer fluid can irri...

Page 110: ...s To check it yourself park Model S on level ground When Model S is cool remove the maintenance panel see Removing the Maintenance Panel on page 108 Check the fluid level visually by looking at the ou...

Page 111: ...s Note The brake fluid level drops slightly during normal use as a result of brake pad wear but should not be allowed to drop below the MIN mark Topping Up the Brake Fluid Do not top up your brake flu...

Page 112: ...l regulations restrict the use of Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs VOCs are commonly used as antifreeze in washer fluid Use a washer fluid with limited VOC content only if it provides adequate freeze r...

Page 113: ...her side Identify the fuse protecting the affected circuit Refer to the label on the inside of the fuse box cover or the fuse tables provided in this section Pull the fuse to remove it A break in the...

Page 114: ...ling system EU China Coil Suspension vehicles only 3 5 A Vanity lights rear view mirror 4 30 A Outboard rear seat heaters cold weather option 5 15 A Seat heater driver s seat 6 20 A Base audio amplifi...

Page 115: ...9 5 A In vehicle HVAC sensor 20 5 A Cabin air heater logic 21 15 A Coolant pump 1 22 5 A Inlet actuators 23 15 A Coolant pump 2 24 5 A Cabin climate control 25 15 A Coolant pump 3 26 Not used 27 10 A...

Page 116: ...ther option 35 15 A 12V power socket 36 25 A Air suspension 37 25 A Window lift motor left rear 38 5 A Driver s seat memory 39 25 A Window lift motor left front 40 5 A Rear door handles 41 10 A Door c...

Page 117: ...n intrusion tilt sensor Europe only 51 20 A Touchscreen 52 30 A Heated rear window 53 5 A Battery management system 54 Not used 55 30 A Left front electric seat 56 30 A Right front electric seat 57 25...

Page 118: ...nser fan left 72 40 A Condenser fan right 73 40 A Vacuum pump 74 20 A 12V drive rail cabin 75 5 A Power steering 76 5 A ABS 77 25 A Stability control 78 20 A Headlights high low beam 79 30 A Light ext...

Page 119: ...service technician The following fuse list is provided only to assist you in determining if a fuse in this box needs to be replaced Contact Tesla Service if one of these fuses needs to be replaced Fu...

Page 120: ...nsure they are correctly located 5 With assistance raise the lift ensuring the lift arm pads remain in their correct positions Note Jack mode cancels when Model S is driven over 4 5 mph 7 km h Warning...

Page 121: ...pproved parts or by performing non approved modifications is not covered by the warranty Warning Tesla does not accept liability for death personal injury or damage that occurs if you use or install n...

Page 122: ...amped on the chassis Can be seen by removing the maintenance panel see Removing the Maintenance Panel on page 108 Printed on the vehicle certification label located on the driver s side door pillar Vi...

Page 123: ...ge Model S Caution Never load more than 300 lbs 136 kg in the front trunk Doing so can cause damage Caution Never store large amounts of liquid in Model S Significant spillage of liquids can cause ele...

Page 124: ...x 150 650 lbs or 295 kg 635 340 5 x 68 295 kg 5 Determine the combined weight of cargo and luggage being loaded on the vehicle That weight must not exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity...

Page 125: ...Towing a Trailer Warning Do not tow a trailer Model S does not support a trailer hitch Installing one could damage Model S and increase the risk of an accident Specifications Specifications 123...

Page 126: ...407 lbs 1 999 kg Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 5 710 lbs 2 590 kg Gross Vehicle Weight Distribution 19 wheels Front 2 425 lbs 1 100 kg Rear 3 285 lbs 1 490 kg Gross Vehicle Weight Distribution 21 wheel...

Page 127: ...n Type Single speed fixed gear Overall Final Drive Ratio 9 73 1 Reverse Gear Reverse direction of motor limited to 24 km h Steering Type Rack and pinion with electronic power steering Variable ratio a...

Page 128: ...8 2 mm Rear Brake Pad Thickness excluding back plate New 0 315 8 0 mm Service limit 0 078 2 mm Electronic Parking Brake EPB Pad Thickness excluding back plate Electronic calipers self adjust for pad w...

Page 129: ...on Rating 60 or 85 kWh at beginning of life Voltage and Polarity 366V DC negative ground Temperature Range Do not expose Model S to ambient temperatures above 140 F 60 C or below 22 F 30 C for more th...

Page 130: ...l S see Jacking and Lifting on page 118 Wheel Alignment Values Location Air Suspension Coil Suspension Front Rear Front Rear Camber 0 75 0 35 1 75 0 35 53 0 35 1 55 0 35 Camber Split 0 00 0 20 0 00 0...

Page 131: ...vehicles Michelin Front Rear P245 35R21 P265 35R21 Tire pressures vary depending on the type of tires fitted on Model S Refer to the tire pressures printed on the Tire and Loading Information label Th...

Page 132: ...d information on the sidewall of all tires This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire It also provides the tire identification number TIN for safety standard...

Page 133: ...ad The maximum load which can be carried by the tire 10 Maximum permissible inflation pressure This pressure should not be used for normal driving 11 U S DOT Tire Identification Number TIN Begins with...

Page 134: ...of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C might have poor traction performance Warning Defective tires are dangerous Do not drive if a tire is damaged excessively worn or is inflated to an incorrect pr...

Page 135: ...re is given on the tire side wall in psi lbf in Caution This pressure marked on the tire is the maximum allowed by the tire manufacturer It is not the pressure Tesla recommends using for Model S Maxim...

Page 136: ...driver s side of your vehicle and is visible through the windshield Roadside Assistance covers transportation of Model S for up to 50 miles in the event of a flat tire However owners are responsible f...

Page 137: ...sion can result in the vehicle becoming loose during transport which may cause significant damage Activate Tow Mode Model S may automatically shift into Park when it detects the driver leaving the veh...

Page 138: ...e underbody to ensure the underbody is protected from any damage that could be caused by the tow chain If equipped with a towing eye 1 Remove the nose cone Insert a plastic pry tool into the top right...

Page 139: ...ntact painted surfaces or the face of the wheels Do not place straps over body panels or through the wheels Caution Attaching straps to the chassis suspension or other parts of the vehicle s body may...

Page 140: ...purposes without disclosing details of the vehicle owner or identification information Disclosed to a Tesla affiliated company including their successors or assigns or our information systems and dat...

Page 141: ...ed in this document or on the vehicle is strictly prohibited California Proposition 65 Warning Certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and...

Page 142: ...s in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Tesla Motors To contact NHTSA you may call the...

Page 143: ...210 Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may ca...

Page 144: ...104 CHAdeMO 87 chains 97 charge port 89 charging changing charge settings 91 components and equipment 86 instructions 89 public charging stations 87 status of 92 child protection disabling liftgate a...

Page 145: ...ion of 111 removing access panel 108 G garage doors opening 82 gates opening 82 GAWR 122 gears 41 glove box 13 Gross Axle Weight Rating 122 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 122 ground clearance 124 GVWR 12...

Page 146: ...138 mirrors 39 mobile app 85 Mobile Connector description 87 using 89 modifications 119 motor specifications 125 N navigation 79 Neutral gear 41 NHTSA contacting 140 O occupancy sensor 33 odometer on...

Page 147: ...Information label 121 Tire Pressure Monitoring System FCC certification 141 overview of 97 tire pressures checking 94 tire repair kit inflating with air only 101 inflating with sealant 100 replacing t...

Page 148: ...e Identification Number 120 volume control 63 W walk away locking 6 Wall Connector 87 warning flashers 50 warning lights summary of 43 washer fluid topping up 110 washer jets cleaning 107 washers usin...

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